Bed Rest At the beginning of my twin pregnancy, I read a lot about bed rest. It's a pretty common occurrence in twin pregnancies, and honestly, it didn't seem to bad to me. Unfortunately, I didn't realize the full gravity of everything that would lead to bed rest. Bed rest isn't simply laying on the couch or in bed just for the fun of it, or just because you are … [Read more...]
A Family Split Apart: Casey’s Story
Family Split Apart A family split apart for any reason is difficult. It's almost impossible when it's because the newest member is sick and in the hospital. Even though the birth of a baby is sometimes stressful, it's usually a very joyful time for a family. When the baby is born too early, too small, or too sick, it can be scary for everyone involved, especially the … [Read more...]
Fighting to Breathe, Faith’s Story
Breathe To most of us, we don't even have to think to breathe. It's something we didn't have to learn. It just happened when we were born, and we continue to breathe our way through life. For premature babies, it is not that easy. In fact, it is a very hard thing to learn. Most, if not all, micro preemies need help breathing when they are born, and continue to need help to … [Read more...]
Making the transition: Liliana’s story
A Transition As any new mom knows, even after a full-term birth, making the transition and bringing your new baby home is scary. You feel alone, and a little unsure what to do. Now, imagine that you've been in the intensive care unit of the hospital with your baby for the last couple months. Making that transition from the NICU can be even scarier. How do you know your baby … [Read more...]
On the edge of viability, Malik’s Story
Viability During my pregnancy, I was always told that even though I was having complications, there was really nothing that could be done until I reached viability, which was 24 weeks. When I reached viability, that was a huge milestone for me. I knew the doctors would try to save my babies if they were in trouble, and even though the odds of survival were low, they still … [Read more...]
